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Firm dissolution in high-tech sectors: An analysis of closure and M&A

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  • Grilli, Luca
  • Piva, Evila
  • Lamastra, Cristina Rossi

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We empirically investigate firm dissolution in high-tech sectors by distinguishing between closure and merger/acquisition (M&A) and discussing the different antecedents of the effects of age and initial size on the two dissolution types.

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  • Grilli, Luca & Piva, Evila & Lamastra, Cristina Rossi, 2010. "Firm dissolution in high-tech sectors: An analysis of closure and M&A," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 109(1), pages 14-16, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:ecolet:v:109:y:2010:i:1:p:14-16
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